The Formula (1980)

Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Genre

science fiction film, crime film, mystery film, political thriller film

Country

Germany, United States

Runtime

1h 57m

Rated

R

Rating

5.6 of 10 from 50 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A police detective investigates a murder that leads him to a secret synthetic fuel formula developed by the Nazis. Various groups compete to control the formula, which could end the world's dependence on oil.

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What happens

The Formula is a 1980 mystery film directed by John G. Avildsen. It was produced and written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his own 1979 novel The Formula. The film stars Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin, and Beatrice Straight. The film centers on the efforts of various groups attempting to either secure or destroy a synthetic fuel formula invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II, which could end global reliance on oil. The Formula was released on 19 December 1980 and received mixed-to negative reviews from critics. At the 53rd Academy Awards, the film received a nomination for Best Cinematography. Conversely, it also received 5 nominations at the 1st Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director (Avildsen) and Worst Supporting Actor (Brando). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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